Homework #1 - Power outage Because it is imperative that they stay operational 24/7, the CDK leadership has decided on deploying and uninterruptable power supply with generator back up. During a risk assessment, you identified the IT assets that much be operational in order for CDK to survive a power outage. Note that these are just with assets with the highest operation priority. They include: 1. Cisco Server 7204 VXR with NPE (G1): 181 watts 2. ACE Web Application Firewall: 249 watts 3. Two Application Deployment Engines: 114 watts each 4. Ten laptops: 64 watts each An additional concern is heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). CDK is located the southern Midwest where summer time temperatures can easily exceed 100 degrees, and the building heats up quickly when the power is out. The equipment that must stay operational is housed in a larger room (about 20 X 20 feet), but for security purposes, it does not have a window. You have been given the task of mitigating this power outage vulnerability, but you must do so on a budget of $5000. Research the equipment you need to keep the vital IT assets safely operation and sustain a power outage of at least 24 hours. Be sure to justify your solution and pictures, specifications, and pricing information are always helpful. Make sure you provide your rationale for the decisions you made. Don't forget your sources of information. Good luck!! CKD is a virtual reality application maker that specializes in the advanced VR technologies that are often used by government agencies as training simulators and by gamers who seek cutting edge gaming technology. When it comes to advances in application technology, no one beats CKD. CKD's business strategy focuses on forward thinking research and development (R&D) and very high end VR systems. They have built a niche market catering to those in want of advanced VR capabilities. As such, their rivals (both foreign and domestic) would love to get their hand on CKD's research data and design specifications. That threat is only second to CKD having its production line shut down. CKD is a small start-up company with about 100 employees selling high end products. They have no inventory and must keep up with government contracts not to mention gaming customer demand. If their production line goes down for any length of time, they are out of business. Because CKD relies heavily on its information and information systems, having a solid information security program is imperative. Loss of R&D data would wipe them out. However, because CKD is a start-up funds for information security are limited and the accounting officer keeps a tight hold on spending, and because production cannot be interrupted the operations officer doesn't want anything fowling up product output even if it is essential to information security. Major decisions at CKD are made by the executive council (EC) which consist of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). You have been hired to file the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In that capacity you and your staff of six are responsible for developing cyber security policies, securing the CDKs information infrastructure and performing IT dite for S trandman Homework #1 - Power outage Because it is imperative that they stay operational 24/7, the CDK leadership has decided on deploying and uninterruptable power supply with generator back up. During a risk assessment, you identified the IT assets that much be operational in order for CDK to survive a power outage. Note that these are just with assets with the highest operation priority. They include: 1. Cisco Server 7204 VXR with NPE (G1): 181 watts 2. ACE Web Application Firewall: 249 watts 3. Two Application Deployment Engines: 114 watts each 4. Ten laptops: 64 watts each An additional concern is heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). CDK is located the southern Midwest where summer time temperatures can easily exceed 100 degrees, and the building heats up quickly when the power is out. The equipment that must stay operational is housed in a larger room (about 20 X 20 feet), but for security purposes, it does not have a window. You have been given the task of mitigating this power outage vulnerability, but you must do so on a budget of $5000. Research the equipment you need to keep the vital IT assets safely operation and sustain a power outage of at least 24 hours. Be sure to justify your solution and pictures, specifications, and pricing information are always helpful. Make sure you provide your rationale for the decisions you made. Don't forget your sources of information. Good luck!! CKD is a virtual reality application maker that specializes in the advanced VR technologies that are often used by government agencies as training simulators and by gamers who seek cutting edge gaming technology. When it comes to advances in application technology, no one beats CKD. CKD's business strategy focuses on forward thinking research and development (R&D) and very high end VR systems. They have built a niche market catering to those in want of advanced VR capabilities. As such, their rivals (both foreign and domestic) would love to get their hand on CKD's research data and design specifications. That threat is only second to CKD having its production line shut down. CKD is a small start-up company with about 100 employees selling high end products. They have no inventory and must keep up with government contracts not to mention gaming customer demand. If their production line goes down for any length of time, they are out of business. Because CKD relies heavily on its information and information systems, having a solid information security program is imperative. Loss of R&D data would wipe them out. However, because CKD is a start-up funds for information security are limited and the accounting officer keeps a tight hold on spending, and because production cannot be interrupted the operations officer doesn't want anything fowling up product output even if it is essential to information security. Major decisions at CKD are made by the executive council (EC) which consist of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). You have been hired to file the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In that capacity you and your staff of six are responsible for developing cyber security policies, securing the CDKs information infrastructure and performing IT dite for S trandman